Returns Saturday 21st November

10am-3pm | Free entry

With Kendal Farmers Market & Lovingly Artisan at Rheged.

Back by popular demand, the Farmers Market returns with stalls full of seasonal local produce, crafts and gift ideas which link back to our Cumbrian Farms. 

Shop over 35 stands and meet the local producers who have hand crafted them.

With a series of free talks throughout the day to enjoy.

If you plan to stay longer than 5 hours, please register your number plate with a colleague from the café or deli to avoid a car parking charge.

Talks schedule:

All talks are in Screen 2 of our Cinema | Free Entry

11am – Inspired by Lakeland: A Lakeland publishing journey in six books | with David Felton

The Keswick-based publishing house Inspired by Lakeland is ten years old this year, with a string of award-winning titles in its portfolio including Amy Bateman’s Forty Farms, The Lake District in 101 Maps & Infographics, the Lake District Sticker Book and Cumbria – 1,000 Years of Maps.
In this exclusive talk, publisher and Countrystride podcast producer Dave Felton discusses the highs and lows of indie publishing in Cumbria, talks about the joy he still gets from telling stories about the landscapes that have inspired him for 40+ years and shares insights into the creative journeys and challenges behind six titles, including the Lake District Sticker Book, Countrystride walking guides, Forty Farms, 101 Infographics and newly-published Forty Fells.
If you’re an author with a book idea, a creative soul with an interest in books or an entrepreneur wondering if the book trade is a route to riches (it’s not) then come along to pose your questions to a man still undefeated by AI, Kindles and a gnawing concern that ‘it’s time to get a proper job’.

12pm – ‘Proper Northern cooking’ | with Scott Fairweather

Join Scott Fairweather, one of Cumbria’s most recognised chefs, as he delves behind the scenes of his debut cookbook, ‘BAIT.’
With over 20 years of professional cooking under his belt & a career spent heading up some of the counties best-loved casual dining establishments, Scott has an idea or two about proper Northern food.
In this relaxed & informal talk, gain insight into Scott’s kitchen career, learn about the food, people & places that have influenced him along the way, and start to understand why good food shouldn’t be over complicated. 
You’ll also hear about the journey of how to self publish a cookbook from scratch, the mistakes to avoid and the challenges of writing, designing and photography.
BAIT. is a book full of simple, generous, flavour driven dishes, which balances foodie inspiration, with a peek into the world of a Cumbrian chef at the top of his game. 

To be announced…